Cowichan Bay Fire Rescue

Serving the public since 1947

Emergency Dial 911
Non-Emergency Phone: (250) 743-7111
Fax: (250) 743-7113

External Links

MD Canada CFFF FPOA Fire Commissioner
BC Safety Authority
BC Emergency Program BC Wildfire Management

ANNUAL BURNING PERMITS -

Annual Burning Permits are required for open burning within the Cowichan Bay Improvement District between April 1 and October 31. These permits are for Category 1 Fires (Backyard Burning, Campfire, Incinerators, etc…) A Category 1 open fire means an open fire that burns piled material no larger than 1 meter in height and 1 meter in diameter and includes a campfire. A person may light or make use of a Category 1 open fire when:

They have an Valid Annual Burning Permit

There are no other restrictions in place for doing so;

Doing so is, and will continue to be, safe;

Reasonable precautions are taken to ensure the fire is contained;

The person is equipped with at least one fire fighting hand tool and attends the fire to prevent its escape;

The person carries out fire control and reports the fire if it spreads beyond the burn area; and

The person ensures the fire is extinguished before leaving the area.

These Permits are available for a cost of $2.00 at:

Cowichan Bay Fire Hall,
4461 Trans Canada Highway,
Cowichan Bay, BC

Sunday Mornings - 9:00am - 11:00am
Monday Evenings - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

For more information, please contact us at: info@cbvfr.com